Herrin rallies late to beat Bulldogs

Harrisburg's Madeline Rider went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk in Harrisburg's 7-4 loss at Herrin Tuesday.SPYDER DANN | mdann@dailyregister.com

Staff Report

updated: 5/2/2019 11:06 AM

HERRIN -- Herrin rallied with four runs to beat Harrisburg 7-4 Tuesday in a home win for the Tigers.

Madeline Rider went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, while Lydia Miller drove in a team-high three runs, while going 1-for-3.

Mackenzie Marshall was 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Karsyn Davis and Lexie Williams both had one hit.

Kerrigan Payne and Essence Sanders each scored a run, while Payne worked six innings, taking the loss in the circle. Payne allowed four earned runs on 10 hits, while striking out three and walking six.

Johnston City 8, Eldorado 6

Eldorado's rally came up short in an 8-6 loss to Johnston City in Black Diamond Conference play Tuesday.

JC scored two runs in the first and second inning to take a 4-0 lead, but Eldorado countered with two runs of its own in the top of the third to cut the deficit in half. The Indians then tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the third to lead 6-2, while Eldorado put up three runs in the top of the fourth, but JC closed out the game with a run in the fourth and fifth inning, while Eldorado could only muster one more run in the top of the fifth.

"We didn't play our best game, but managed to stay in the game until the end," EHS head coach Rick Dempsey said. "Johnston City pitching did a good job keeping our bats cooled. We managed good contact on the ball, but right at them."

Paige Munds was 4-for-4 with two doubles and a team-high five RBI. Lexie Mitchell and Alexa Haenel were both 2-for-2, while Haenel scored three runs. Emma Wargel and Cathlene Green both had one hit.

Wargel took the loss in the circle, giving up 14 hits and allowing six earned runs, while walking four.

Gallatin County 7, Egyptian 3

Gallatin County improved to 5-8 on the season with a 7-3 win over Egyptian Tuesday.

MaKenzie Russell picked up the win as she went seven innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits, while striking out 10 and walked one.

Avery Golden went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI, while Reese Brockett was 3-for-4 and Megan Oldham was 1-for-1 with three runs scored.